Thursday, December 25, 2008

Lionel Model Trains and Toy Trains Realism

By Jon Torres

One way you can know a true model train hobbyist is by the way he relates to his collection. He will never call it a toy train, it will forever be a model train. To actually refer to a collector's train set as a toy, is a bit of an insult, and they wont be long in correcting you.

Toy trains are simple replicas meant for young children. They are not near as detailed or as complex as the model trains are. And also, they are not nearly as pricey.

Once you see some of the prices attached to these trains, you will no doubt agree that they are not for kids. Toy trains are great for kids who have an interest in trains. In actuality, they can be a stepping-stone for more fundamental involvement next time. The toy trains have no where near the detail that the model trains do. The model trains are exact replicas of the real thing.

At first, the first toy trains were operated by winding them up, And then several were in fact run by steam. This is relating to the nineteenth century period where they were known in America and Europe. Soon enough, they became more advanced in that they could change direction, and even puff smoke. They were fast becoming like the real thing.

The realism and detail found in the model trains of today is exquisite. There are some gauges and scales of these model trains available. And also, there is no shortage on scenery and accessories. The hobby has got to the point that model trains could be operated by computers and they can even set on a timetable nowadays.

There is no need to be lonely when it gets to this hobby too. There is a significant meeting of clubs and associations in nearly any city forever looking out for new hobbyists.

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